Carlos Buford, NP
NPI 1568629970 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Buford, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1568629970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568629970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 753580 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
293 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $106 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 59 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 19 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 17 | $10 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 17 | $5 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 151 | 81 |
| Meloxicam | 102 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 50 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 83 | 51 |
| Methylprednisolone | 78 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$937 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7373 Ardmore St1456Houston, TX 77054-4213Phone: (601) 807-2344Fax: (713) 798-1144
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-22
- Last updated
- 2023-07-07
- Certified
- 2023-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Buford's NPI number?
- Carlos Buford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568629970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Buford's specialty?
- Carlos Buford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carlos Buford located?
- Carlos Buford's practice location on file with NPPES is 11529 S Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498-4932.
- What is Carlos Buford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Buford is (713) 461-2915.
- Does Carlos Buford accept Medicare?
- Carlos Buford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Buford's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Buford's NPI (1568629970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.